Question

Alexa is saving to buy a new bike that costs $265. So far she has saved $45. If she is able to save $11 each week, how many weeks will it take her to save enough to buy her coveted bike? Kole wrote (265 - 45)/11 = w. Bella wrote 11w + 45 = 265. Who do you agree with? Justify your response.

Answer 1

Answer: Bella is correct.

Explanation:

Let the number of weeks will it take her to save enough to buy her coveted bike be represented by w.

The information given in the question can then be formed into an equation as:

45 + 11(w) = 265

45 + 11w = 265

Collect like terms

11w = 265 - 45

11w = 220

w = 220/11

w = 20

He'll save for 20 weeks

Bella is correct.